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1) It’s playoff hockey season, and the Bruins are off to a good start, beating the Washington Capitals 1-0 in overtime Thursday night. It’s nigh impossible to get a ticket to Game 2 through legal channels, but you can take part in the playoff atmosphere around the TD Garden at several Boston landmarks, including The Fours, Sullivan’s Tap and Halftime Pizza. The game starts at 3 p.m. Saturday, but it’s a safe bet the revelry starts well before then. Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange Line to North Station. 2) The good folks at Improv Asylum know how to …
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1) Happy birthday, Johann The First Lutheran Church of Boston hosts a day of Bach to commemorate the maestro’s 327th birthday. The pipe organ music starts 10:30 a.m. Saturday and includes several programs. Best of all, the event is free. Take the commuter rail to North Station, then the Orange Line to Back Bay and walk 14 minutes to the church. 2) Inspiration on an island Artists take to the water Saturday as the Boston Harbor Islands Alliance hosts a harbor cruise and creative session on Spectacle Island. Artists are encouraged to take photos, set up easels or do what else moves them …
1) Spring officially begins on March 20, but its unofficial start is this weekend at the Boston Flower and Garden Show, which runs through the weekend at the Seaport World Trade Center. Check out the model gardens, open market and other great features. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids, and the doors open daily at 9 a.m. Take the Red Line to South Station and walk 17 minutes to the center. 2) Classical music lovers take heed: The Old South Church hosts the Freisinger Chamber Orchestra Saturday at 1:30 p.m. The orchestra will perform Johann Sebastian Bach’s masterpiece “St. Matthew …
1) Worlds collide at Symphony Hall Saturday at 3 p.m. when the Arnie Roth, the Video Game Orchestra and Choir Força perform "Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy." Tickets start at $43.50. Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange Line to Mass Ave. and walk three minutes to the hall. 2) Would anyone ever pay $31 to see a cover band? They would if it’s The Dan Band, the delightfully foul-mouthed musical and comedy act ready to suck the class out of the Wilbur Theater Saturday at 9:45 p.m. Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange…
1.) AUSTRALIAN ACROBATS: Circa is a troupe from Australia that jumps, tumbles and rolls to create a circus atmosphere. At the Paramount Theater on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $50 and $60. Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange Line to Downtown Crossing Station and walk three minutes to the theater. 2.) FLAMENCO FESTIVAL: Professional Flamenco dancers perform at the Cutler Majestic Theatre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $40-$65. Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange Line to Chinatown Station and walk …
(All events are within walking distance of Orange Line stops on the MBTA.) 1.) CLASSICAL MUSIC: The Boston Philharmonic plays Jordan Hall on Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25-$90. Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange Line to Mass. Ave. Station and then walk five minutes to Jordan Hall. 2.) WINTER MARKET: The SOWA Winter Farmers' Market is held on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You’ll find grassfed meats, cheese, root vegetables, greenhouse fare, farm fresh eggs, seeds & starter plants, artisan breads & baked goods, jams & preserves, grains & oils, and much…
What do you do when you plan a “Snow Day” event and it never snows? Hold a “No Snow Day” event. Take advantage of the warm winter weather and ride out to Spectacle Island for hiking, campfires, kids activities and more. The boats to the island leave at 10 a.m.. Tickets start at $14. Take thecommuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange Line to State Street and walk 10 minutes to Long Wharf. If you’re more inclined to stay indoors, check out the Massachusetts Historical Society’s Clover Adams photo exhibit. Adams lived in Boston during the late nineteenth century and routinely…
All events are within walking distance of Orange Line stops on the MBTA. 1.) CHARITY DATE AUCTION: Boston’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes are on the auction block to raise money for the Jimmy Fund and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. On Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at The Estate, 1 Boylston Place. $15 suggested donation.Take the commuter rail to North Station, then the Orange Line to Chinatown Station and walk four minutes to The Estate. 2.) BOLLYWOOD DANCE PARTY: This is CRY (Child Rights and You) Boston's most popular event. On Saturday at 9 p.m. at Mantra, 52 Temple Place. Tickets $…
It’s African-American History Month and it’s one of the warmest winters on record. Take part in both with an African-American Patriots walking tour. The tour starts at the Freedom Trail Visitor Information Center Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets are $6–12. Take the commuter rail to North Station, then the Orange Line to Downtown Crossing and walk three minutes to the . This is your last weekend to see the Museum of Fine Art’s “Degas and the Nude.” The exhibit, co-produced by the MFA and Museé d’Orsay in Paris, showcases pieces painted throughout the artist’s career. Take the commuter …
1. Boston has its own set of beloved idiots, but you can get a taste of “American Idiot” this weekend at The Opera House. The critically acclaimed Broadway show is making a limited run in Boston. Check out one of four show times this weekend, while tickets last. Take the commuter rail to North Station, then the Orange Line to Downtown Crossing Station and walk three minutes to the Opera House.2. There are plenty of places to have a good laugh this weekend. Five venues across town are participating in the Magners Comedy Festival, featuring national acts like The Amazing Jonathan and Tom Papa …
1. Interested in the music business? “Unplugged & Uncensored: An Insider’s Guide to the Music Industry” is a symposium about music and the music business. Anyone interested in recording their own music are welcome to join the discussion noon Saturday at the Boston Center for Adult Education. Tickets are $55. Take the Wakefield commuter rail to North Station. Take the Orange Line to Tufts Medical Center and walk nine minutes to the center. 2. As protests in Syria intensify, news and art from the conflict has been hard to come by. One notable exception is “Beeshu,” a biting critique of the …
1.) Particle Man: Science and politics clash in “Copenhagen,” a play at the Factory Theater Saturday. The production centers on two of the 20th century’s greatest scientists—Werner Heisenberg and Niels Bohr—in Denmark during World War II. Tickets are $15 for the 8 p.m. show. Take the commuter rail to North Station, then the Orange Line to Massachusetts Avenue and walk six minutes to The Factory Theater.2.) Oh! You pretty things: David Bowie turned 65 this week and the Middle East hosts a tribute show with local bands playing hits from the master. The Saturday show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are…
1.) If you’re looking for a little culture, there are a few exhibits opening at the Museum of Fine Arts this weekend. Check out “Aphrodite and the Gods of Love,” “Around the World in Watercolor, 1860-1920,” or “An Unspoken Dialogue with Japanese Tea.” Ticket prices vary depending on the exhibits selected, membership status and age. Take the commuter rail to North Station, then the Orange Line to the Green Line E Branch to the Museum of Fine Arts Stop and cross Huntington Avenue to the museum. 2.) Beacon Hill is as picturesque a neighborhood you’ll find in America, so why not take a walking …
Last-minute Santa: Did the unthinkable happen? Did you get to Christmas Eve without taking the kids to see Santa? Do not panic: Take the rug rats to the Prudential Center, where Santa’s holding court before heading back to the North Pole in anticipation of his worldwide ride. Santa’s final visit starts at 9 a.m. Take the Wakefield commuter rail to North Station, the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 10 minutes to the Prudential Center. Prix Fixe Christmas Eve dinner at Top of the Hub: If you’re looking for some fine dining over the holiday weekend, Top of the Hub is offering a four-…
(All events are in walking distance from stops on the MBTA.) 1.) Cultural Survival Bazaar: Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? Head over to the cultural survival bazaar at the Prudential Center. The event starts at 10 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday, and features wares from North and South American native artisans. Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 10 minutes to the Prudential Center. 2.) Street Dogs: Boston punk scene mainstays Street Dogs are back at the Paradise, headlining the annual WFNX Wreck the Halls …
(All events are in walking distance from stops on the MBTA.) 1.) Santa Speedo Run: It’s become one of Boston’s quirkier traditions: The eighth annual Santa Speedo Run traverses Boylston Street 10 a.m. Saturday. Come cheer on the scantily clad runners, who are freezing their boots off for a good cause: The Play Ball Foundation.Take the Wakefield commuter rail to North Station, take the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 12 minutes to the starting line at Lir. 2.) A Day in Pompeii: Find out about the final days of this doomed city at the Museum of Science new temporary exhibit, opening …
(All events are in walking distance from Orange Line stops on the MBTA.) 1.) Sing with Keith Lockhart and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus: Want to be part of (trivia) history? Join Lockhart and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus at the Christian Science Plaza as they try to break the Guinness Book’s world record for most carolers in one place. The number to beat is 9,100 so they need all the help they can get. The attempt starts at noon on Saturday, Dec. 3.Take the Orange Line to Massachusetts Avenue Station and walk eight minutes to Christian Science Plaza. 2.) Newbury Street Holiday Stroll: Not …
(All events are within walking distance of Orange Line stops on the MBTA.) 1.) FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE AND ANTIQUES: The SoWa Winter Farmers Market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays and features "grassfed meats, cheese, root vegetables, farm fresh eggs, seeds & starter plants, artisan breads & baked goods, jams & preserves, grains & oils, and much more." And the SoWa Vintage Market is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 15 minutes to 485 Harrison Ave. 2.) DEGAS AND THE NUDE: This exhibit at…
(All events are in walking distance from Orange Line stops on the MBTA.) 1.) BOSTON MUSIC AWARDS: The Liberty Hotel hosts the annual event again on Sunday. Tickets are $20 and $99 for VIP tickets.Take the commuter rail from Wakefield to North Station, then the Orange Line to Haymarket Station and walk 15 minutes to the hotel. 2.) THANKSGIVING CHURCH SERVICE: An historical service that recognizes the history of the city and the nation is being held at the Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St. The service begins at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday (preludes at 10:45 a.m.) and includes music from the …
